Trolling speeds
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Trolling for Kokes with your main motor will likely be a frustrating affair. A trolling plate, sock of lots of buckets will be almost a requirement. If I had to guess, I'd say more would direct you to troll 1.5 mph or less the majority of the time.
skookum9
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A trolling plate is a device that is mounted to your motor, directly behind the prop. It creates a hydraulic pressure that slows the travel of the boat even though the prop is still turning faster than would otherwise be acceptable. By sock, I am assuming he is referring to a sea anchor. I too refer to is as a sock, as in wind sock. Same basic idea, just a little more heavy duty when we use them for water than the ones made for wind. A canvas cylinder with one large end tied to the boat and one small end trailing behind. The same can be done with the use of dragging buckets but they don't seem to work as well.
As to your question about trolling without a trolling motor, I must say that this depends on the boat that you have. If it is a 12 or 14ft boat with oars, you can troll by rowing around with them. If it is a 21ft deep-vee, I am assuming that you are trying to troll with a large motor and the advice given by SuperD I would consider to be sound advice. More information would be needed if you want to get a better answer.
As to your question about trolling without a trolling motor, I must say that this depends on the boat that you have. If it is a 12 or 14ft boat with oars, you can troll by rowing around with them. If it is a 21ft deep-vee, I am assuming that you are trying to troll with a large motor and the advice given by SuperD I would consider to be sound advice. More information would be needed if you want to get a better answer.
trollmonkey
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You may be able to backtroll,if your motor is a tiller steer( it doesn't work too good with a steering wheel setup). Walleye anglers use backtrolling to slowly pull spinners, bait rigs, etc.You just put it in reverse and troll backwards.The problems are you don't have the control you do going forward and,in rougher water you can take some waves over the transom. Other troller may look at you funny101shock1101 but if it helps catch fish who cares.101whocares101
BlueBack79
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my ideal trolling speed is 1.2mph. that just seems to produce the best results for me. the best way to gauge it, is drop your rig off the side of the boat. when all blades and dodgers are turning/spinning as the lowest speed possible, thats what i'd go with. you can obviously adjust your speed from there. everyone has their preference. i like to troll is s patterns, figure 8's, quick speed ups/downs, etc. a lot of times if you stay straight and at a constanst speed, the fish will sometimes just follow your lure. a quick turn or change in speed can trigger a strike. good luck.
